From alt-rock to jazz: Saxophonist/composer Chris Otts reveals musical evolution
Q: When did you learn how to play sax and who taught you?
A: I began playing the saxophone in middle school. I remember starting the first day of sixth-grade band they had everyone try out all the different instruments. Trying out the saxophone felt comfortable to me, and I knew it was what I ...
(Published: January 25, 2016) [read more]
Rock & Roll Is Here to Stay! Has been MOVED to Saturday Jan 30th @ Lehman Center
LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents
The Third Annual Best of DOO WOP!
Due to the impending snow storm this concert has been moved to Saturday, January 30th @ 8pm
ROCK & ROLL IS HERE TO STAY!
Featuring Charlie Thomas' Drifters, The Platters, Shirley ...
(Published: January 24, 2016) [read more]
Jawanza Kobie Quartet-Ubon Thai Cuisine Wilmington DE.
Wednesday February 3,2016 6-9pm
We'll be playing traditional,progressive, contemporary jazz originals and classic along with soul, R&B, and pop classics.
This band really swings...not for the faint of heart
Ubon Thai has been voted 'Best Thai Food Restaurant' in Delaware for the last three consecutive years in a ...
(Published: January 24, 2016) [read more]
Renowned Turkish drummer/composer Ferit Odman discusses roots of new Tadd Dameron tribute album
Q: When did you learn how to play drums and who taught you?
A: I was 11 when I first started playing drums, and I'm self-taught banging on pillows and everything when I first started. Then a long journey of jazz education started: Sweden, Istanbul, New York. I have a Masters Degree in Music ...
(Published: January 23, 2016) [read more]
New England Conservatory's Jazz Studies & Contemporary Improvisation Departments Present
Over 50 Free Performances in the Spring 2016 Season
Plus Residencies with World-Renowned Performers
January 25 - May 11, 2016
Highlights include: • Annual Film Noir Concert
• Dave Holland performing in an NEC Jazz Orchestra Tribute to Kenny Wheeler
• Music of Ken Schaphorst with the NEC Jazz Orchestra
• Jason Moran Residency celebrating the music of Andrew Hill
• Faculty Recitals by Dominique Eade, ...
(Published: January 23, 2016) [read more]
South Florida JAZZ presents the Antonio Adolfo-Hendrik Meurkens Brazilian Jazz Quartet
South Florida JAZZ presents the Antonio Adolfo-Hendrik Meurkens Brazilian Jazz Quartet at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd, Davie FL, February 13 at 8 PM. Tickets are $40 ($10 students with ID.)
An exquisitely trained classical pianist, Antonio Adolfo ...
(Published: January 22, 2016) [read more]
Acclaimed singer-songwriter-guitarist and The Voice winner JAVIER COLON to make April 15, 2016 Concord debut with eagerly-awaited new album
JAVIER COLON HARNESSES THE FORCE OF GRAVITY
Acclaimed singer-songwriter-guitarist and The Voice winner to make April 15, 2016 Concord debut with eagerly-awaited new album.
Blessed with a stunningly soulful voice, an uncanny songwriting talent, a charismatic personality and a commanding ...
(Published: January 22, 2016) [read more]
Monk in Motion - Jazzmeia Horn (Feb 20)
By age 23, Jazzmeia "Jazz" Horn has earned a reputation in New York City as a dynamic musician with a soulful sound. Jazzmeia is a passionate vocalist and continues to receive accolades from top critics and musicians alike, earning her comparisons to classic vocalists like Betty Carter, Sarah ...
(Published: January 21, 2016) [read more]
Pianist/composer Mario Dueñas discusses spiritual and intellectual roots of new album
Q: When did you learn how to play piano and who taught you?
A: I was introduced to music at the age of five by my father. In the absence of any academic musical training, my father shared with me his perspective of both harmony and melody relating these to emotional states. This abstract ...
(Published: January 21, 2016) [read more]
The New York Standards Quartet Celebrates Ten Years of Touring & Recording With New CD - POWER OF 10
Feat. Tim Armacost (saxophones), David Berkman (piano), Michael Janisch (double bass), Gene Jackson (drums)
Available on Whirlwind Recordings March 18, 2016 (US & Japan)
(December 4, 2015 in Europe)
***CD Release Celebration - April 28 @ Smalls, NYC***
NYSQ Upcoming "Power of 10" Japan ...
(Published: January 20, 2016) [read more]
George Wein Announces Lineup for 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
George Wein Announces Lineup for 2016 Newport Jazz Festival®Set for July 29 - 31, Including Three Full Days of Performances by Some of the World's Greatest Established and Emerging Artists
Performers Include Chick Corea, Gregory Porter, Angélique Kidjo, Robert Glasper, Charles Lloyd, ...
(Published: January 19, 2016) [read more]
King Music Collective Presents Valentine's Concert
King Music Collective: An Intersection of Music, Food and Circus invites you to our annual St. Valentine's Day Celebration, "All About Love" featuring jazz performances by trio ROBERM and The Cynthia Tauro Quartet.
ROBERM: with iconic, international jazz pianists BERNIE SENENSKY and ROBI ...
(Published: January 16, 2016) [read more]
OPIUS BLISS, the new NYC based jazz-blues power Indie group, kicks off 2016 with APAP Week showcases and more concerts.
Press Release
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 14, 2016. Bringing their love for American Rooted music together, the members of Opius Bliss play music from jazz and blues to soul and funk. During APAP Weekend they will be presenting two (2) showcases around New York City. On Friday January 15th, the ...
(Published: January 14, 2016) [read more]
La Voz De Tres perform a showcase at The 55 Bar on Friday January 15, 2016 during APAP, Jazz Connect and Winter Jazz-Fest Week at 5:00 pm *NO COVER*
Press Release
New York, NY - January 14 , 2016 - Chilean-born vocalist Natalia Bernal, keyboardist Mike Eckroth and seven-string guitarist Jason Ennis blend the infectious rhythms and nuanced songwriting traditions of Latin America, original compositions and picks from the great American ...
(Published: January 14, 2016) [read more]
12th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival
The 12th Annual, 2016 Provincetown Jazz Festival will be held on August 11, 7:00pm at The Crown & Anchor in Provincetown and on August 15, 7:00pm & 9:00pm at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, both located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
For 11 years the Provincetown Jazz Festival has presented jazz ...
(Published: January 14, 2016) [read more]
KCC Productions presents David Gilmore & Energies of Change
Jan 14 at 7:30 PM. Zinc Bar, 82 W 3 St, NYC. Feat. David Gilmore, guitar, Gene Lake, drums, Luis Perdomo, piano, Yosvanny Terry, sax, and Ben Williams, Bass.
In his continuing exploration into the correlations and connections between the natural world and elements of music, David Gilmore has ...
(Published: January 13, 2016) [read more]
Australian-Born Jazz Vocalist Jane Irving will be performing a showcase at The 55 Bar Friday January 15, 2016 during APAP, Jazz Connect and Winter Jazz-Fest Week.
Press Release
New York, NY - January 13, 2016 - New Comer, Australian-Born Jazz Vocalist Jane Irving will be performing a showcase at The 55 Bar with a stellar group on Friday January 15, 2016 during APAP, Jazz Connect and Winter Jazz-Fest Week from 4:00pm - 4:45pm. The set will be featuring ...
(Published: January 13, 2016) [read more]
Hristo Vitchev Quartet - "In Search of Wonders" - The brand new and highly anticipated double album by the Hristo Vitchev Quartet
The impressionistic modern jazz guitarist from Bulgaria (now based in San Francisco, CA) releases his 7th album as a leader this month!
The highly anticipated double album by the impressionistic Hristo Vitchev Quartet marks the 7th release as a leader for the internationally acclaimed ...
(Published: January 12, 2016) [read more]
Gregory Porter & Chick Corea at Newport Jazz Concert @ Casino; Tix on Sale 1/14
GREGORY PORTER and CHICK COREA TRILOGY to Perform at Newport Jazz Festival® Opening Night Concert Friday, July 29, at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at Newport Casino
Tickets for Concert and Pre-Concert Cocktail Party
Go On Sale Thursday, January 14, 10:00 am
NEWPORT, RI, January ...
(Published: January 12, 2016) [read more]
Turiya Mareya Performs Latin Jazz Piano in Granada Spain
International Jazz Pianist Turiya Mareya is currently performing in Spain in the beautiful town of Granada, at a historic Jazz Club- Jazz Cafe Bohemia. She will be performing Thursday through Sunday from 8 to 10 Pm . This seasoned artist has performed throughout Mexico, Canada and the US. Recently ...
(Published: January 12, 2016) [read more]
Saxophonist Russ Nolan's First Live Recording, "Sanctuary from the Ordinary: Live at Firehouse 12," to Be Released Feb. 12
Saxophonist/composer/arranger Russ Nolan has been documenting his explorations of Latin rhythms and modern jazz harmony on record since the release of his 2004 debut, Two Colors. He has worked with special guests like percussionist Victor Rendon and pianists Kenny Werner and Manuel Valera while ...
(Published: January 11, 2016) [read more]
Naked Truth, Jazz-Rock Quartet of Graham Haynes, Lorenzo Feliciati, Roy Powell, Pat Mastelotto - New Album Avian Thug To Be Released on RareNoise
Recorded in the south of England at the end of their 2013 European Tour, Avian Thug is the third studio album by jazz-rock ensemble Naked Truth, after Shizaru in 2011 and Ouroboros in 2012.
Founded by Italian bassist / producer / composer Lorenzo Feliciati, Naked Truth sees Graham Haynes ...
(Published: January 10, 2016) [read more]
Nick Phillips & Jenny Maybee Present "Haiku" - Bolstered by Pianist / Vocalist Jenny Maybee, Nick Phillips Returns with Another Chapter of Inspirational Jazz Recordings.
Haiku - the premiere recording collaboration between multifaceted pianist/vocalist/songwriter/arranger, Jenny Maybee, and veteran jazz record producer/trumpet player/songwriter/arranger, Nick Phillips-is a mesmerizing mix of vocal and instrumental jazz recordings in which refreshingly original ...
(Published: January 09, 2016) [read more]
Guitarist Curtis Robinson has released a Tribute to the Musicians and Music of Motown CD!
I think these musicians would be well pleased as will you after you hear this offering of love and peace from Curtis Robinson!-Ramsey Lewis
Las Vegas, Nevada, January 4th, 2016 - Chicago born now Las Vegas based guitarist (The Doctor) Curtis Robinson's new CD Dancing In The Street A ...
(Published: January 09, 2016) [read more]
Pianist Keith Brown has releases The Journey CD on Space Time Records!!
"I am sure that he is one that will make a tremendous contribution to the continuum of jazz and particularly jazz piano"-Mulgrew Miller
Knoxville, TN. January 8th, 2016-Keith Brown is a pianist, composer, bassist, educator, and we can add visionary to that list!
Born into a musical ...
(Published: January 09, 2016) [read more]
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